Wings for This Man Part 2

Description

This film, narrated by Ronald Reagan, focuses on the courage and intensive training of the servicemen who trained in the first Black-manned fighter squadron of World War II at Tuskegee Institute. Scenes show the squadron as they engaged in a dogfight with German ME-110s over Italy, Black cadets in classes, as they participated in training flights, received physical training; and as a graduating class received wings.

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Special Projects Films Relating to Military Activities